Get to Know Professional Diesel & Automotive

Kevin grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley and graduated from Roaring Fork High School. Starting with Vocational Technology in high school through UTI in Phoenix, he studied automotive and diesel technology. Following school, Kevin began his auto industry career at Glenwood Springs Ford. After 12 years working at Ford, he started Professional Diesel & Automotive, Inc. Over the course of his journey, he has become certified with multiple Ford Diesel Certifications, HVAC, Master ASE (Auto Service Excellence), ATRA (Auto Transmission Rebuilders Association), ADS (Duramax), BG Products, CMC business classes, and DRIVE. Today, Kevin has over two decades of diesel and auto repair experience. Outside the shop, he enjoys spending time with his family, camping, snowmobiling, dirt biking and boating.

Janae is the 4th/5th generation of her family in the valley. She graduated from Roaring Fork High School and grew up in the “motor” world, making her familiar with the auto industry. Janae also has over 15 years of experience working in business and management. At the shop, Janae is the behind-the-scenes support who writes personal thank you cards to customers, maintains the accounting and marketing, oversees employee productivity and sets the foundation for PDA. When she is not at work, Janae is being mom of two young boys. If she finds time, she likes to ride her motorcycles and be active outdoors.

Eric is a Colorado native who has resided in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1979. He has more than 36 years of experience in the automotive industry. From September 2016 through December 2018, he went back to school to earn an Associate Degree in Applied Sciences. Now, Eric will be the one you talk to when you call in for service, ready to assist with anything you may need. He will be here to greet you when you come in the shop, and he will help you schedule appointments. Eric currently resides in New Castle with his wife Becky, and he has two daughters who reside outside of the area, as well as two wonderful grandchildren. Eric has a full-time job at home as well, caring for 11 horses, three dogs, and two cats.

Jimmy is originally from Agate, CO however he has resided in Glenwood Springs for the last 30 years. He has an eclectic background of experience. After completing a 2 year Diesel Mechanic program at Aurora Tech he worked 5 years in the automotive industry which eventually landed him in Glenwood Springs. Ultimately he ended up starting his own company, Architectural Installation & Service for many years until retiring from that. You can find Jimmy to greet you at PDA. He will help you make appointments and inform you about the work that is performed on your vehicle. When Jimmy is not working he is probably gardening, hunting or fishing!

Austin was born and raised in Gypsum Colorado. Home of the American Gypsum drywall plant. Austin graduated Eagle Valley High School. During his high school career he worked repairing UTV’s, ATV’s and snowmobiles at a local shop. From there he moved on to a technician position with Berthod Motors and then to PDA. Not only has he had life-long experience with mechanics he also holds a Diesel Master Course Certification from Powertrain Training. While Austin is not wrenching he enjoys spending his time with his family and in the mountains off-roading.

Jacob currently lives in Grand Junction while he transitions all the way from California. He moved here to work with the PDA team from a dealership in California. Jacob graduated Summit High School in Fontana, CA where he went on to study at Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Jacobs passions include being adventurous, doing things outside his comfort zone, learning new things and being hands on.